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Friday community scent of the day 5/30

Posted by Robin on 30 May 2014 211 Comments

Serge Lutens Iris Silver Mist, engraved bell jar

Today’s community project: think of your favorite fragrance note (or one of them, if you can’t narrow down), wear your favorite fragrance that features that note, and tell us about it.

If that didn’t work for you for whatever reason, no worries, do chime in with your scent of the day anyway! We’re not picky…

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A struggle that rocked the nation

Posted by Robin on 30 May 2014 6 Comments

After a struggle that rocked the nation to its very condiment-based core, the Sriracha saga has come to a close. The Sriracha plant in California — which was the subject of an ongoing dispute — will stay open.

— Read more at The Great Sriracha Panic is finally over as Irwindale dismisses its lawsuit at The Washington Post. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, never mind, or see here and here.

Nice abs, part eleventy-six

Posted by Robin on 30 May 2014 4 Comments

Italian Olympic swimmer Luca Dotto in new advertising for Armani Acqua di Giò. Below the jump, le making of.

You can find more Armani commercials here.

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Online fragrance shopping

Posted by Robin on 30 May 2014 Leave a Comment

New at beautyhabit: Comme des Garcons Serpentine & Wisteria Hysteria.

New at harrods (UK): Guerlain Limon Verde.

New at lessenteurs (UK): Frederic Malle Eau de Magnolia, Tom Daxon line.

Deal at luckyscent: get free shipping on orders of $75 or more with coupon code junebloom, good through 6/30. New items include Comme des Garcons Serpentine & Wisteria Hysteria, Rodin Bis.

New at neimanmarcus: Jo Malone Tuberose Angelica.

New at selfridges (UK): Tom Ford Oud Fleur & Tobacco Oud.

Floris Honey Oud & Leather Oud ~ new fragrances

Posted by Robin on 30 May 2014 4 Comments

Floris Honey Oud & Leather Oud

British perfume house Floris will launch Honey Oud and Leather Oud, two new fragrances exclusive to Harrods and celebrating the brand’s “unique position as [Harrods’] longest serving supplier”. Honey Oud and Leather Oud were developed using oud “from a certified sustainable source of agarwood”…

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